17.5.11

We're giving away two great things this month, and we hope YOU win! First, a custom made linen table runner with ruffled edges and rosettes to add some charm to your next dinner party. Winner can specify the length, up to 8 ft.

Second, a step by step, how-to slip-covering DVD by Shelley Anderson.

I first "met" Shelley through mommy who has attempted a few slipcovers, and is constantly looking for hints and tricks for her next big project. She had happened upon Shelley's blog and added this tutorial DVD to her collection.

As fate would have it, I was snowed in at mommy's over New Years, so we rang in 2011 sipping hot chocolate and watching Shelley create magic. Her instructions are easy to follow, and she is so quick! If you have been toying with the idea of making a slipcover, the DVD is available to purchase {here}. As an added bonus, it includes her sources for linen, custom down cushions, piping, and zippers. Itis excellent!

Here are a few reasons why Shelly and I LOVE slip covers.

...and If that's not enough convincing, here's 6 more reasons

1)They're completely washable 2)Flexibility…I love that in a few years I can make a new slipcover and not have to get rid of the couch and explain to my husband that we need to buy a new couch when the other one was still fine.
3)Decorate on a budget. I can buy old ugly furniture that no one else wants for cheap and then put a new slipcover on it.
4)Go green, reuse, reduce, recycle…couches aren’t ending up in landfills
5)Inherit a family piece that’s not your style, but you aren’t allowed to get rid of it
6)Change…you can mix it up. Many of my pieces have two outfits, that way I don’t get bored. I also love to change the whole look of my room by changing out my pillows. Many of my clients have a spring and winter set
Shelley and I have become good blogging friends and she's invited me to stay at their family's cabin. I hope she's serious, because I plan to take her up on it! Our little boys could play together, our husbands could go fishing, and we could thrift shop and sew the hours away...dreamy. Head on over to {Shelley's blog} and show her some love!!

I am a follower, but I am in a 4700 sq ft EMPTY home since we moved April 1st from 1000sq ft. I am in need of help cause who has the budget to decorate this big of a house with "designer" stuff:) I am also doing your DIY clock in my loft!!! You guys are great...pick me for the DVD!!!!

And...I'm off to check out the DVD. I really need to make some slipcovers for two couches in my family room. I'm trying to decide if it is worth it since they aren't that comfortable. However, new couches aren't in the budget so I guess slipcover it is.

i just opened a shabby chic both in an antique mall just had my hip replaced 6 weeks ago put not giving up i live alone w/no help even pulling weeds lol i sure do need the slip cover dvd thanks for the opportunity to maybe win it hugs!!